High Peaks Hotel
167 Cook Flat Road
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Why people book this hotel
“Bed comfortable”
“Large comfortable room - very good en suite and shower”
“The shower was hot, the sheets were clean”
“It was nice and clean”
“The only staff member we saw, who seemed to be doing everything, was friendly an…”
“Wonderful staff, trying to deal with lots of maintenance problems”
“Parking right outside room”
“Parking was great”
“Location, huge room, spa bath”
“clean and good location”
“On the road to Lake Matheson which was well worth seeing”
“It is not value for money”
Overview
Featuring views of Mount Cook, Mount Tasman and the Southern Alps, High Peaks Hotel free Wi-Fi access. It is 1.5 km from Lake Matheson and the town of Fox Glacier. All rooms offer guest-controlled heating and include electric blankets. Each comes with an electric kettle and a TV. The en suite bathroom has toiletries and a hairdryer. The staff at the tour desk can assist with arranging local activities such as hiking trips, helicopter flights and mountain biking. Laundry services are available. Guests can enjoy either a cooked or a continental breakfast at the High Peaks. Hotel High Peaks is 21 km from Gillespie Beach. Hokitika Airport is 159 km away.
Traveller reviews
Vernon
couple
May 18, 2026
“ok but not exceptional”
Bed comfortable
Nicole
family_with_children
April 11, 2026
The shower was hot, the sheets were clean.
Mark A
solo_traveller
April 8, 2026
“Not good”
It was nice and clean
Geoff
family_with_children
April 7, 2026
Large comfortable room - very good en suite and shower. The only staff member we saw, who seemed to be doing everything, was friendly and helpful. Parking right outside room.
Dawn
couple
April 4, 2026
Wonderful staff, trying to deal with lots of maintenance problems
Gary
extended_group
April 3, 2026
“Run Down”
Room was big
Sam
couple
March 27, 2026
“Didn't meet our expectations”
Parking was great. Nice enough outlook and away from any noisy areas. On the road to Lake Matheson which was well worth seeing. Room and bathroom were roomy enough and dark enough to sleep.
Sara
family_with_children
March 24, 2026
Friendly staff
Lorraine
family_with_children
March 20, 2026
Clean unit, good linen
Rosemary
extended_group
March 19, 2026
“Disappointing!”
This accommodation is falsely advertised; it is not a hotel it did not provide food and drink. We occupied 2 rooms. In both some things were good, some were appalling. A tired looking rectangle of buildings with high weeds in the center of the gravel car park., and an unused wing which had once been a restaurant. We struggled to find the entrance to our room which was not signed and was hidden by 2 large linen trolleys. We shared a large clean room with a comfortable bed and comfortable leather chairs. The shower was good. The television was not working, nor were the bed side lights. There was only cold water in the kitchen sink, 1 teaspoon, 2 forks and a bottle opener, 4 glasses and 2 cups and saucers, no knives or plates. A sign in reception suggested that guests strip their bed linen when leaving. The second room with 2 beds, had a plastic lavatory seat that was cracked across the middle. The split was covered with 2 pads which could have been sanitary napkins or tissues, bound with tape. The seat was insecure and could be lifted off. The toilet paper ran out, and there were no spare rolls. Like the other room there was a reminder "Please note the television is currently not working due to a broken tv antenna. we apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your understanding," By the look of the signs they had been there a considerable time. We would not recommend this accommodation. It is not a hotel; it does not provide food or drink and is some distance from the township. It is not value for money.
Tim
couple
March 18, 2026
“Ran down & nothing like the pictures”
Bed was comfortable
John
solo_traveller
March 15, 2026
“Great room, spa bath an unexpected luxury.”
Location, huge room, spa bath!
Taima
couple
March 14, 2026
“Didn’t stay , false advertising”
Nothing We didn’t end up staying the site on booking dot com says it has a restaurant, they don’t at all and then when I asked the girl how to make the tv work she said sorry they have asked the bosses to fix the tvs ( none of them work ) the bosses won’t do it . The outside was run down and not mowed just looked awful . We left couldn’t get refund and drove and paid for another nights accommodation elsewhere
Chris
couple
March 12, 2026
“Do not book this property Believe all the previous poor reviews Continuing to list this property, while it is owned by t”
The linen was clean and there was plenty of hot water (but much of it ended up on the floor as the shower leaked!)
Timothy
couple
March 11, 2026
“We checked in, opened the room door and turned around and left.”
Unkept lawns and yard
teresa
couple
March 9, 2026
clean and good location
Rhonda
family_with_children
March 8, 2026
“In disrepair”
The lovely young girls doing there best to do housekeeping with no maintenance upkeep. Lawns unkept and weeds knee high tv dosent work broken hair dryer tapped to wall not working no toilet paper restaurant has been closed for many years no laundry facilities. Black mould on ceiling room 19
Ainslie
extended_group
March 8, 2026
“In need of major overhaul - grounds & rooms. Unusual to have an outdoor toaster across the carpark.”
Large room, comfy beds, clean.
Anne
family_with_children
March 7, 2026
Very spacious room and large bathroom
Karen
couple
March 7, 2026
“Average”
Poor maintenance, toaster, and microwave were outside, poorly stocked cutlery and plates
Facilities
Food & Drink
Breakfast options
General
Non-smoking rooms, Facilities for disabled guests, Soundproof rooms, Heating, Non-smoking throughout, Adult only
Internet
WiFi, Free WiFi, Internet services
Outdoors
Garden, Terrace
Parking
Parking, Free parking, Parking on site, Private parking, Accessible parking
Safety & security
Key access, Smoke alarms
Services
Tour desk, Laundry, Room service
Super King Spa Suite
Heated room comes with electric blankets and digital TV. The en suite bathroom has a spa bath. This room has no capacity for additional guests.
Super King Mini Studio
Featuring free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. The double room has carpeted floors, a seating area with a TV, soundproof walls, a wardrobe, as well as a sofa. The unit has 1 bed.
Super King Suite
Heated room comes with electric blankets and digital TV. This room has no capacity for additional guests.
Super King Twin Suite
Heated room comes with electric blankets and digital TV. Please note that the price is based on 2 guests. There is no capacity for additional guests.
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